How to cut metal?

[Da1KrayzieThug]

I found a way to turn my hood into a cooled hood I just need to know how to cut thin metal besides a plasma torch. :D Thanks in advance. <3

[scobbie]

what kind of metal and how thick

[Da1KrayzieThug]

Its just the metal on the hoods. Looks like 1/16".

[scobbie]

:stoned: sheet metal cutters(the pliers type) a sheet metal scribe, a jig saw with sheet metle blade or a angle grinder , all will do the job but i prefer the angle grinder i made my self a five foot bat wing for my 1000 watt hps with one and it done a great job but remember to cut on the outside of your measurment:stoned:

[scobbie]

:stoned: im thinking of building another one what do you think will give the best coverage i need to cover 5ft squre as ive just built a veg room so i need something to cover what i got:stoned:

[Da1KrayzieThug]

Could you find me a link or one on ebay?

[J DOG 6000]

One of the ones on the right...the one on the bottom ,I think.

[Garden Knowm]

DREMEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

love

[scobbie]

:stoned: there you go should find what you need there:stoned:


http://www.shopzilla.co.uk/8B--Hand_Tools_-_cat_id--25000500__keyword--sheet%20metal%20cutting%20tools__kw--cutting%20sheet%20metal__mkt_id--38326074__qcid--90343


http://www.cutting-tools-shop.co.uk/china-cutting-tool/sheet-metal-cutting.html

[harmonicminor]

tin snips

[Crispyfried]

I've used a jigsaw, works quite well as long as you get a metal-cutting blade. I'd stay away from Dremels though.

[Da1KrayzieThug]

See the thing is, I need to cut in the middle not from the side in. My brother said hes gonna buy the jigsaw blade and use it on my cousin's jigsaw. I hope it works.

[Crispyfried]

Then you've just got to drill some holes so that you can stick the jigsaw blade in there and start cutting.

[Da1KrayzieThug]

Man, if only I knew someone with a plasma torch :( Cuz even with a jigsaw it's going to be hard cutting a perfect 4" circle and two 2" circles.

[latewood]

Then you've just got to drill some holes so that you can stick the jigsaw blade in there and start cutting.you can get a jigsaw for 10 bucks at the pawn shop...I bet you can get one for under 20 bucks from harborfreight or northern tools.:thumbsup:

this is the way to go...drill 4-6 holes evenly around your perimeter and then use jigsaw with metal blade...buy 2-3 because you will probably break one:o
If you try to snip that thick of metal...you will have a mess...trust me, it is better to wait and get the right tool for the job, Imho...

[Crispyfried]

They do make drill bits for cutting out circles.

[Da1KrayzieThug]

They do make drill bits for cutting out circles.

I doubt they'd have a 4" bit :D

[Crispyfried]

Maybe not 4" but it's quite possible. I'm not talking about regular drill bits, but the ones that are used to cut things like holes for door knobs. They are like circles with little saw teeth on them.

[latewood]

actually, you can buy a wholesaw that is 4" at Tru-Value...
circle does not have to be perfect...you are putting flange over it, aren't you?

[yeskaa]

I doubt they'd have a 4" bit :D
its not actually a pointed bit but looks more like a short cup with teeth on the end

i used one for cutting holes in wood,.my grow cab

[Easy Roller]

Use an Angle Grinder / Disk Cutter.
Use a Hack Saw
Use Tin Snips[ on Tin or Zinc ...... can be used on thin steel but will ruin them quickley!]

[chillsmoke]

1 word... sawzall and then a dremel with the sanding tip to take off the rif raff on the edges